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15 Phrasal Verbs for Workplace Communication

Phrasal Verbs for Workplace Communication – Introduction Mastering phrasal verbs is essential for sounding more natural and confident in professional settings. Whether you’re participating in meetings, collaborating on projects or handling workplace challenges, using the correct expressions can help you communicate more smoothly and effectively. In a previous article, 10 Essential Business Phrasal Verbs (link […]

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25 Advanced Business English Idioms to Elevate Your Professional Communication

Business English Idioms – Introduction Have you ever been in a business meeting where colleagues throw around phrases like “We need a ballpark figure” or “Let’s not put all our eggs in one basket” and felt a little lost? Business English idioms are essential for effective communication in the workplace, helping you sound more natural and

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How to Sound More Professional in Business English Emails

Introduction Business emails are an essential part of professional communication. Whether you’re corresponding with clients, colleagues or managers, how you structure and phrase your emails can impact how you are perceived. Writing professional business English emails requires clarity, conciseness and the right tone to ensure effective communication. Many non-native English speakers struggle with email writing due to

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Business Idioms for English Success: Speak Like a Pro in the Workplace

Business Idioms – Introduction Business communication isn’t just about knowing the right vocabulary—it’s about using language naturally and effectively. Mastering idioms is one of the best ways to sound more fluent in English. Business idioms are commonly used expressions that add clarity, impact and professionalism to workplace conversations. In this article, we’ll explore 25 of

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The Most Useful Business English Collocations You Should Know: A Guide to Sounding More Fluent

Business English Collocations – Introduction Building a strong vocabulary is crucial for professional success, but there’s another key aspect to mastering business English that can make a huge difference: collocations. Collocations are combinations of words that are commonly used together in a natural-sounding way, and they’re an important part of fluency. While individual vocabulary is

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Mastering Contranyms: Words with Opposite Meanings

Introduction Learning English can be tricky, especially when a single word has two completely opposite meanings. These words are called contranyms (also known as auto-antonyms or Janus words). Understanding contranyms is important because they show how context can change the meaning of a word entirely. In this article, we will explore what contranyms are, why

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Understanding the Difference Between There, Their and They’re

Introduction English learners often struggle with there, their and they’re because these words sound identical but have different meanings and uses. These are called homophones, which means they are pronounced the same but spelled differently. Please note that they all begin with the letters ‘the’ – this will make sure that you don’t misspell ‘their’

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Mastering a Language vs. Playing an Instrument: What They Have in Common

How Learning a Language Is Like Learning a Musical Instrument If you’ve ever learned to play a musical instrument – or even thought about it – you’ll know it’s no easy feat. The same goes for learning a new language. At first, both seem daunting, but with time, practice and persistence, you can achieve amazing

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Language Learning vs. Gym Workouts: The Surprising Similarities

How Learning a Language Is Just Like Going to the Gym When the new year rolls around, many of us set goals for self-improvement. Often, this includes resolutions to get fit or learn a new skill, like a foreign language. On the surface, these goals seem unrelated—but when you take a closer look, learning a

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How Reading Can Transform Your Learning Journey

Introduction: The Power of Reading in Language Learning Learning a new language can feel like climbing a mountain. There are vocabulary lists to memorise, grammar rules to understand, and speaking exercises to practice. But what if there was a more enjoyable way to immerse yourself in a language? Enter reading—a powerful tool for language learners.

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